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Rolla is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 16,367 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Phelps County. Rolla is the home of the University of Missouri–Rolla. It was formerly known as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. Royal Canin, a significant manufacturer, makes dog and cat food in Rolla.

In most of its history, Rolla has served as a transportation center. Rolla was the original terminus of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, colloquially known as the "Frisco Line". Today the BNSF Railway runs directly through the town. Rolla was a major town in Missouri along U.S. Route 66, being located almost exactly halfway between the larger towns of St. Louis and Springfield. Today, Interstate 44, U.S. Highway 63, and Route 72 run through Rolla.

Rolla is located at 37.948831, -91.763048. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.3 km² (11.3 mi²). 29.3 km² (11.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 25.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males.

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